13 Frightening Facts You Didn’t Know About Canada

From the screaming tunnel of Niagara Falls to the phantoms of Old Montreal, the Great White North has more than its share of spooky lore and legends. To get you into Halloween spirit—and bring you out in goosebumps—we've rounded up 13 scary things you didn't know about Canada.

6. Grab a Drink with a Ghost

Calgary’s Hose and Hound pub is the HQ for ghostly monkey business. Serving as a fire hall from 1907 to 1952, the building played host to Calgary’s first fire chief, Cappy Smart. The chief adored animals and kept a horse and monkey on site as part of his menagerie. After an unprovoked attack on a small child, Barney the monkey was put down. Following Barney’s death, the establishment became a hotbed of paranormal activity. Firehouse and pub employees have witnessed objects sailing through the air, slamming doors, electrical disturbances and other unexplained mischief-making within the structure’s walls.